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1998 GMC Sierra 2500 fuel economy

The EPA lists 5 versions of the 1998 GMC Sierra 2500. Combined fuel economy ranges from 14 to 15 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 14 city / 18 highway.

At a glance

Combined
14 to 15 MPG depending on version
City and highway
14 and 18 most efficient version
Yearly fuel cost
$4,450 EPA estimate, most efficient version

Source: U.S. EPA fueleconomy.gov

Every version the EPA tested

VersionEngineDriveCityHighwayCombinedYearly fuel cost
Sierra 2500 2WD
Automatic 4-spd
8-cyl 5.0L Rear-Wheel Drive 141815 MPG $4,450
Sierra 2500 2WD
Manual 5-spd
8-cyl 5.0L Rear-Wheel Drive 131715 MPG $4,450
Sierra 2500 2WD
Automatic 4-spd
8-cyl 6.5L Rear-Wheel Drive 131715 MPG $6,400
Sierra 2500 2WD
Automatic 4-spd
8-cyl 5.7L Rear-Wheel Drive 131714 MPG $4,800
Sierra 2500 2WD
Manual 5-spd
8-cyl 5.7L Rear-Wheel Drive 121814 MPG $4,800
EPA estimates under standard test conditions. Your mileage will vary with driving style, load and weather.

At EPA assumptions, the most efficient version costs about $4,450 per year in fuel, versus $4,800 for the least efficient.

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